f is for Flamingo: Letter F Craft

If you're a teacher, or parent, and want to make learning the letter f fun and hands-on then you have to try our simple lowercase f is for flamingo craft. After making our F is for feathers capital F craft I had a lightbulb moment and knew a flamingo would be perfect for a lowercase letter f craft.

I created a free printable flamingo letter f template you can download and use with a few simple craft items to create your own feathery flamingo's. Use both of our letter F/f crafts together as a tactile way to help children learn the letter formation for both the capital and lowercase version of the letter f. They're also really pretty to use as a wall display.

Mother's Day Colouring Bookmarks {Free Printable Template}

If your Mum {or Mom} loves to escape into an alternate world through the pages of a good book then these DIY Mother's Day colouring in bookmarks are the perfect Mother's Day gift. Not only are they a useful keepsake, they're also a really easy, no cost Mother's Day gift idea that kids can make themselves. 

Simply print off the free black and white bookmark templates and let the kids decorate them and you'll have a special sentimental gift for Mum. They're also great for Grandma's too!

March Play Calendar: Daily Activity Ideas for Toddlers & Preschoolers {+ Free PDF}

Do you want to do activities with your kids each day but you have no idea where to start? Don't worry there's lots of parents in exactly the same position, which is why I'm putting together monthly kids play calendars to make it easy for you to create a month of fun for your kids at home or in the classroom.

The March activity calendar focuses on St Patrick's Day, rainbows and Easter themed ideas for toddlers, preschoolers and school kids. The activities include a mix of art and craft, sensory, science and play ideas as well as books to read aloud during the month. March also includes Read Across America Day where most schools have dress up days, if you need some costume inspiration check out our book character costume ideas.

Each activity is explained in detail below, including how you can extend or adjust the activity based on your child's age. You can also download our free interactive march activity calendar pdf with links to instructions for every activity to save for future reference.

Torn Paper Rainbow Craft {+ Free Printable Template}

This torn paper rainbow craft is the perfect craft to do at home or in the classroom when children are learning about colours, the weather, spring or St Patrick's Day! 

With just a few simple craft supplies and our free printable rainbow outline template your kids can create a colourful masterpiece in no time. Plus it's a great way to build important fine motor skills.

I Love You To Pieces Craft {+ Free Printable}

This torn paper I love you to pieces craft is a fun hands-on craft that helps children to enhance their fine motor skills and express their creativity. The finished piece makes an adorable sentimental gift for loved ones for Valentine's Day or Mothers Day.

Children of all ages will love being able to tear up paper and create their own masterpiece. I've also created a free printable I love you to pieces template you can download to make the craft even easier.

Popsicle Stick Snowflakes

Popsicle stick snowflakes are a super easy, affordable and fun way for children to create their own handmade decorations. They're fun to make during winter or at Christmas time and let kids recreate the sparkly magic of snowflakes inside to brighten up the house. Follow our easy step by step instructions to learn how make your own popsicle stick snowflakes with your kids.

Ugly Christmas Sweater Collage Craft for Kids

My kids love nothing more than being given a variety of craft items and being able to free range and create masterpieces, so it's no surprise that collage and process art activities are high on rotation here. This ugly Christmas sweater collage craft we did this week is a perfect way to incorporate collage into Christmas crafts.

I've created a free printable blank ugly Christmas sweater template you can download and use to make this craft with your kids or students too. 

33 Christmas Toilet Paper Roll Crafts for Kids

We love using toilet paper rolls for lots of different crafts at our place, there's literally hundreds of different crafts, games and DIY toys that can be made from toilet paper rolls. We've used them for Halloween toilet paper roll crafts so it makes sense to put together a list of Christmas toilet paper roll crafts as well.

These Christmas cardboard tube crafts can easily be done by preschoolers or school children as a classroom art project. Make these cute gingerbread men, elves, Christmas trees, reindeer, Christmas decorations and of course Santa himself. Use them to decorate the classroom or your home for Christmas or in small world play.

DIY Christmas Sweater Ornaments

These DIY Christmas sweater ornaments are the perfect Christmas craft for kids of all ages to make during the holiday season. Children can colour in our free printable black and white Christmas sweater template however they like, to create their very own Christmas sweater designs {no sewing needed!}. 

As a bonus these ornaments are also a cute keepsake you can bring out to decorate the Christmas tree with each year.

Santa Paper Cup Puppet {+ Free Template}

If you're looking for a cute Santa craft to try this Christmas, make this paper cup Santa puppet. With just a few basic craft supplies your kids can make a Santa puppet that waves his arms up and down. Follow our instructions below to learn how to make an articulated Santa puppet using paper cups and our free printable Santa template.

D is for Dot: Sensory Alphabet

If you're a teacher or parent looking for a fun and interesting way to teach your children the letter D, this sensory D is for dots craft is perfect. Sensory letters {also known as tactile letters} are an engaging and effective way to teach children the letters of the alphabet.

A sensory alphabet is an exceptional tool that merges the tangible experience of touch with the abstract world of letters, making the learning process not only more fun but also more immersive for children. Follow our step by step instructions below to create your own sensory letter D, I've also included a free printable letter D template.

Letter C Crafts and Activities for Preschoolers

If you're an educator planning for Letter C Week, or a parent seeking inventive ways to introduce letters to your child at home, this blog post is your guide to letter of the week ideas for letter C. Create a fun and captivating Letter C Week for your children, or students, filled with hands-on activities and creative crafts, by choosing the most appropriate letter c crafts and activities from our extensive list of ideas.

I've put together a collection of 12 letter C crafts, designed specifically for preschoolers and young students. These crafts feature items that both begin with the letter C and take its shape, reinforcing the letter formation and /c/ sound. I've also included another 10 creative craft ideas that represent the /c/ sound.

There's also lots of letter C activity ideas that include visual, tactile, auditory and movement based options. Integrating various learning methods throughout the week caters to different learning styles, ensuring all students get a comprehensive understanding of the letter C.

B is for Bubble Wrap: Sensory Alphabet

As parents or educators, we're constantly exploring new ways to make learning more engaging, enjoyable, and effective for our children. A fun way to do this when teaching the alphabet is by creating a sensory alphabet {also known as tactile letters}. Creating a sensory alphabet stimulates multiple senses at once including sight, touch and sometimes sound, which is a great way for children to form a deeper understanding of letters. 

A sensory alphabet is an exceptional tool that merges the tangible experience of touch with the abstract world of letters, making the learning process not only more fun but also more immersive for children. Follow our step by step instructions below to create your own sensory letter B, I've also included a free printable letter B template.

Letter B Crafts & Activities for Preschoolers

Whether you're an educator planning 'Letter B Week' in your classroom or a parent looking for creative ways to teacher letters to your child at home, this blog post is your guide to creating a fun Letter B Week and unlocking the potential of the letter 'B' through hands-on experiences and imaginative crafts.

I've put together a list of letter B crafts for preschoolers and school children that are for items that start with the letter B and are shaped like the letter B, so they reinforce both the physical formation and the sound of the letter. I've also got a list of letter B activities that include visual, tactile, auditory and movement based ideas. These are great activities to do in kindergarten, at home, in class at school, or during homeschooling with children aged 3-6yrs old.

A is for Aluminium Foil: Sensory Alphabet

As parents or educators, we're constantly exploring new ways to make learning more engaging, enjoyable, and effective for our children. A fun way to do this when teaching the alphabet is by creating a sensory alphabet. A sensory alphabet is an exceptional tool that merges the tangible experience of touch with the abstract world of letters, making the learning process not only more fun but also more immersive for children.

Creating a sensory alphabet stimulates multiple senses at once including sight, touch and sometimes sound, which is a great way for children to form a deeper understanding of letters. Follow our step by step instructions below to create your own sensory letter A,  I've also included the letter A template we've used as a free printable template you can download.

Letter A Crafts & Activities for Preschoolers

The letters of the alphabet are one of the first concepts taught in school because they're the foundation for reading and writing, communication skills and language development. It's important that students have a strong grasp of the letters of the alphabet including letter formation and phonics so they can then recognise the letters, understand the sounds they make and use them to form written words and to learn to read.

Most teachers will introduce letters through letters of the week, in alphabetical order, starting with A. I've put together a list of letter A crafts for preschoolers and school children that are for items that start with the letter A and are shaped like the letter A, so they reinforce both the physical formation and the sound of the letter. I've also got a list of letter A ideas that include visual, tactile, auditory and movement based activities. These are great activities to do in kindergarten, at home, in class at school, or during homeschooling with children aged 3-6yrs old.

April Play Activity Ideas for Toddlers & Preschoolers + Free Play Calendar PDF

I'm putting together monthly play activity schedules to make it easy for you to create a month of fun for your kids at home or in the classroom, every month of the year. The April activity calendar focuses on egg, flower Earth Day and bird themed ideas for toddlers, preschoolers and school kids. The activities include a mix of art and craft, sensory, science and play ideas as well as books to read aloud during the month.

Each activity is explained in detail below, including how you can extend or adjust the activity based on your child's age. You can also download our free interactive April activity calendar pdf with links to instructions for every activity to save for future reference.

21 Easter Egg Paper Crafts for Kids {with Free Egg Templates}

Find an Easter egg craft that's perfect for your children or students from this list of easy Easter egg crafts for kids. This post includes lots of different process art and craft techniques including different ways to paint, paper craft and decorate easter egg templates, plus they all include free printable Easter egg templates. 

The finished Easter eggs can be hung on display on an art wall, or used to decorate the classroom as part of an Easter display. A lot of the artwork can also be upcycled into other items for family and friends once you've finished displaying it.

Decorate a Gingerbread House Craft {Free Template}

If you have younger kids and the thought of making and decorating an edible gingerbread house has you wanting to rock in the corner {don't worry, you're not alone, that's exactly how I felt} then try this easy gingerbread house craft activity instead. I promise it's a lot less messy, it won't collapse and there's no sugar high after.

I've also included a free printable template to make the activity even easier to set up if you're a teacher and want to do it as a group activity in the classroom, or are using it at a playgroup or a childcare centre.

50 Creative Painting Ideas for Kids

If your kids are like mine then painting is one of their favourite activities. My girls would paint every day if we had the time. To keep things interesting I'm always changing up what type of painting we do, sometimes it's regular painting with washable paint on paper, other times we do salt painting, magic paintings, flower painting and more.

I've put together a huge list of 50 different painting ideas for kids to help you get creative with your children at home, or students in the classroom. There's ideas for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and school children. Most of them don't even require a paintbrush.

Painting is a great way to combine sensory exploration as well as creativity. Painting can also be used as a play based learning opportunity to teach children concepts such as letters, numbers, shapes, colours and colour mixing.